Winona-Montgomery Crime Stoppers

03/13/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Winona Police Department

🚨 Public Scam Alert: Fraudulent Traffic Citation Message 🚨

The Winona Police Department is warning residents about a potential scam text message currently being circulated claiming to be from the Mississippi Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regarding an alleged outstanding traffic citation.

The message instructs recipients to immediately pay a fine through an unfamiliar web link and threatens penalties such as suspension of vehicle registration, driver’s license suspension, and additional fees if payment is not made before a stated deadline.

The Winona Police Department advises the public of the following:

• Do NOT click the link provided in the message.
• Do NOT reply to the message or provide personal or financial information.
• The link provided in the message is not an official Mississippi government website.
• Government agencies typically do not request payments through unsolicited text messages or unofficial links.

These types of messages are commonly used by scammers to obtain personal information or financial payment.

If you receive a message similar to this, delete it immediately. If you are unsure whether you have a legitimate traffic citation, contact the appropriate court or agency directly using verified contact information.

The Winona Police Department encourages all residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious messages or scams.

If you believe you have been the victim of a scam or have questions, please contact the Winona Police Department.

Together, we can help protect our community from fraud.

Winona Police Department
Protecting and Serving the City of Winona 🚔

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12/13/2025

09/06/2025

‼️‼️‼️REWARD OFFERED‼️‼️‼️

If you have info that leads to the arrest of those responsible for the theft of 5 Corriente roping cattle, you could be eligible for up to a $2500 cash reward from Winona-Montgomery Crime Stoppers.
To submit your ANONYMOUS tip, call **TIPS or use the P3 app on your mobile phone. Crime Stoppers doesn’t want your name, just your information.

The cattle are 2 black bulls one a Yearling the other is 3 a black cow with an old abscess under her right ear and a big fat black and white steer that will weigh 650-700, and a yearling heifer that is brown with a green ear tag. These animals were taken Wednesday night or Thursday morning from an arena in Kilmichael, MS.

Once again, Crime Stoppers doesn’t want your name, just your information. **TIPS or use the P3 app.

08/21/2025

8/20/25 Dennis Turner, Jr. (color photo) and James Shelton, Jr. (black & white photo) both of Winona have been charged with 2 counts each of drive by shooting in connection to an incident that took place Tue afternoon on Highway 407 and Poor House Rd. If you have information that could assist law enforcement, you could be eligible for a substantial cash reward from Winona-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers tips are completely anonymous. They don’t want your name, just your information, To submit a tip, use the P-3 app on your mobile phone or call **TIP

08/20/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

August 19, 2025

Winona Police Department Investigating Shots Fired Incident

Winona, MS - On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, officers with the Winona Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Hwy 407 near Poor house Rd. Officers secured the scene and immediately launched an investigation.
At this time, investigators believe this was an isolated incident. There is no indication of an ongoing threat to the community, and this is not an active shooter situation.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
The Winona Police Department requests that anyone with information related to this case contact the department at 662-283-1140 or submit an anonymous tip through winona-montgomery crime stoppers by using the P3 app or calling **TIPS.
You could be eligible for a substantial cash reward. Crime Stoppers doesn’t want your name, just your information.

06/24/2025

Shared from Greenwood-Leflore County Crime Stoppers

04/29/2025

Sheriff Walker is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Reginald Small. He is wanted for felony warrants out of Winona. Carroll County Deputies and MS Highway Patrol spotted him on I-55 this morning. He got off at the Vaiden exit and traveled south on 51. He eventually wrecked about 3 miles south of Vaiden near CR 27. If contact is made please call CCSO

Winona-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers is offering areward for information that leads to the arrest of Reginald Small. If you have information that leads to an arrest, you can call **TIPS to report your tip. You can also report your tips to the P3 app on your mobile phone. Crime Stoppers NEVER asks for your name or any information about you. Tips are completely anonymous. You MUST report your tip to Crime Stoppers first to be eligible for a reward.

04/10/2025

Congratulations to Captain BJ Edwards on successfully obtaining his State of Mississippi Instructor Certification. Edwards attended the four-day Instructor Development Course conducted by the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office from March 24th-27th.
This comprehensive course equips instructors with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach adults, establish an optimal classroom environment, and utilize equipment to enhance the learning experience for their students. With this successful completion of this program, Captain Edward’s is able to provide in-house training not only to WPD, but also to other agencies. We extend our sincere gratitude for your unwavering dedication and contributions to the department. Your leadership and expertise are highly valued and inspire us to be proud of your accomplishments.

12/19/2024

Update: In custody, 2/14/2025.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT:
Anthony Rayshun Mitchell
DOB 06-16-1993
Black Male
150 Pounds
5’6 in Height
Brown eyes

Last Seen Wearing
Black long pants, black short sleeve shirt, black cap, white Nike tennis shoes

Mitchell is suspected of taking a 2 month old child from Holcomb, MS on this date. Mitchell is the allegedly the father of the child, but due to the circumstances surrounding the incident, we have reason to believe that the child is in imminent danger. This is due to a medical condition that the child has which requires the child to take regular medication. If seen or if you know his whereabouts, please contact the Grenada County Sheriff's Office at 662-226-1211 or 662-227-TIPS.

11/22/2024

11/24/24 Catalytic Converter thieves struck again sometime during the night Wednesday; this time the victim was the City of Winona. According to Winona Chief of Police Roshaun Daniels, 4 Street Department vehicles were targeted. The vehicles were parked inside a fenced area at the City Barn property on North Union St. Daniels said only 1 of the vehicles was in working condition at the time of the thefts. Last week, 6 Mississippi Department of Transportation vehicles were hit on INdustrial Park Road.

Winona-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $4,200 reward for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for the theft of catalytic converters from MDOT and City of Winona vehicles. If you have information that leads to an arrest, you can call **TIPS to report your tip. You can also report your tips to the P3 app on your mobile phone. Crime Stoppers NEVER asks for your name or any information about you. Tips are completely anonymous. You MUST report your tip to Crime Stoppers first to be eligible for a reward.

11/18/2024

11/ 18/24 Winona-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $4,200 reward for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for the theft of catalytic converters from MDOT vehicles in Winona last week. If you have information that leads to an arrest, you can call **TIPS to report your tip. You can also report your tips to the P3 app on your mobile phone. Crime Stoppers NEVER asks for your name or any information about you. Tips are completely anonymous. You MUST submit your tip to Crime Stoppers in order to be eligible for the reward.